Men: According to Manusmriti there are seven means for acquiring wealthinheritance, finding, purchase, conquest, investment, work and acceptance of gifts from good people.
Women: There are six means of acquiring wealth-what was given in front of the fire (marriage) or the bridal procession, or as a token of affection, and what she got from her brother, mother or father. She could also acquire wealth through any subsequent gift and whatever her "affectionate" husband might give her.